House News & Analysis

by Leah AskarinamJanuary 18, 2019 · 2:25 PM EST

At the beginning of the 2018 cycle, some Republicans were concerned that GOP Rep. John Culberson wasn’t ready for a competitive re-election fight. He ramped up his campaign and still lost to Democrat Lizzie Pannill Fletcher by 5 points.

by Leah AskarinamJanuary 18, 2019 · 2:19 PM EST

In 2018, M.J. Hegar proved that having a compelling bio, introductory video, and tremendous fundraising isn’t enough to win every district. But Democrats are hoping she takes another shot at unseating GOP Rep. John Carter.

The 31st District sits between Austin and Fort Hood, and includes Bell and Williamson counties.…

by Leah AskarinamJanuary 18, 2019 · 2:18 PM EST

As chairman of the NRCC, Texas Rep. Pete Sessions led Republicans to the majority in 2010 and eight years later he was defeated for re-election. More than a year before Election Day Sessions tweeted, “To my friends who think I’m hanging it up, as we say in #TX, Come and…

by Nathan L. GonzalesJanuary 17, 2019 · 9:08 PM EST

North Carolina’s 9th District was the clear front-runner to host the first congressional election of 2019 until Republican Tom Marino announced his resignation from Pennsylvania’s 12th District. The seat has a significant GOP lean to it, but Republicans seem to find new ways to make special elections closer and more…